"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver." - Mahatma Gandhi
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April 24 - Tribute Luncheon Honors Community Philanthropists
April 27 - College Station Job Fair
April 28 - Eat Healthy, Be Active Workshop # 3
April 29 - Proud of My Culture: 16th Annual Early Childhood Seminar
May 19 - George Bush Library & Museum Film Series
May 25 - Annual Mental Health Luncheon |
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[email protected] no later than 5:00 pm Tuesdays. All events posted are for the following week, events submitted for the same week will not be included in the Digest.
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2-1-1 Brazos Valley would like to announce a new way to stay connected! To receive text updates on local resources including Back to School fairs, tax preparation sites, the Summer Food Program, and Holiday Assistance, simply text 211BV to 51555. Data rates may apply.
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Public Health Week, April 3 - 7
It is time to create the healthiest nation in one generation! National Public Health Week is a time to recognize the contributions of public health and the highest issues that are important to improving our nation. In honor of National Public Health Week, the Brazos County Health Department (BCHD) is offering public activities such as:
- Monday, April 3 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: $10 Sexually Transmitted Infections Testing @BCHD
- Wednesday, April 5 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Food Advisory Council Meeting, Open to the Public
- Thursday, April 6 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM: FREE HIV, Syphilis & HepC Testing @BCHD
- Friday, April 7 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: First Friday Display Table @Downtown Bryan
- Monday, April 3 - Thursday, April 6 drop-off sample before 3:00 PM: $5 Private Water Well Testing @BCHD
- Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7 during business hours: Sign-up for FREE Food Handlers Classes (to first 50 people) @BCHD
- Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7 during Immunization Clinic hours: FREE immunizations for children with no health insurance @BCHD (Also have a chance to spin our prize wheel!)
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Homebuyer Education Course - City of College Station
Date: Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Place: College Station Fire Station No. 6
610 University Drive E
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: None ($20 for course book, but not required)
The City of College Station is offering a four part homebuyer education course in April covering topics such as credit, budgeting, mortgage loans, and shopping for a home. To register please visit
www.cstx.gov/homebuyer or call 979-764-3778.
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A Purposeful Life: Behavior - What Are You Trying To Tell Me? - TAMU Center on Disability and Development
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Place: Central Baptist Church
Family Life Center
1991 FM 158 Rd.
College Station, TX 77845
Cost: None
A Purposeful Life Workshop is a free workshop for parents of children with exceptionalities. This month's seminar is "Behavior - What Are You Trying to Tell Me?," and will cover behavior management. Childcare and dinner is provided. For accessibility/transportation assistance, call the Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living at
979-776-5505
. RSVP today at
cdd.tamu.edu
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Brenham's 20th Annual Seniors Day - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Brenham
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: Brenham Fireman's Training Center
1101 US-290
Brenham, TX 77833
Cost: None
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Brenham would like to invite you to the 20th Annual Seniors Day! This educational, informative and fun day is important as we celebrate and appreciate the seniors in our community. Please mark you calendars and plan to be a part of this special day!
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2nd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kickoff Event - Sexual Assault Resource Center
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017
Time: Starts at 5:30 PM
Place: Anco Insurance
1111 Briarcrest Dr
Bryan, TX 77802
Cost: None
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Sexual Assault Center (SARC) presents its 2nd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kickoff Event on Thursday, April 6, 2017, beginning at 5:30 PM hosted by Anco Insurance.. In 2016, the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) served 256 NEW clients from the Brazos Valley. SARC provides 24-hour crisis intervention, with free and confidential services for survivors in Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington counties. The event is open to the public and anyone interested in spreading awareness about this important cause. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information on this or any other programs and services offered by SARC, please contact 979-731-1000 or visit the website at
www.sarcbv.org.
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Watercooler 5K Fun Run & Walk - B/CS Chamber of Commerce
Date: Race -
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Registration Deadline - Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Time: Race Starts - 4:00 PM
Place: Wolf Pen Creek
1015 Colgate Drive
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: $15
Gather your co-workers for our Watercooler 5K Fun Run & Walk on
Thursday, April 6, 2017. In an effort to promote wellness in the workplace, companies are encouraged to allow their employees to participate in this fun run and walk! All fitness levels are welcome. Race participants are guaranteed an event t-shirt if registered by the deadline.
Registration deadline is
Wednesday, March 29
. Register today! Visit http://www.bcschamber.org to register.
If your business is interested in sponsorship opportunities, having a booth at the event, or additional information, please contact Samantha Perez by email at [email protected] or by phone at (979) 260-5200.
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Nonprofits in the 21st Century - Texas A&M University's 180 Degrees Consulting
Date: Friday, April 7, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Place: Texas A&M University, Mays Business School
Cocanougher Center, Room 183
4113 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843
Cost: $35 ticket
You're invited to Nonprofits in the 21st Century - A conference to equip and empower local Bryan-College Station nonprofits with the resources to engage with the millennial generation and better fulfill their mission in the 21st century. The keynote speaker will be Mr. Donald Zale of the MB and Edna Zale Foundation. Other speakers include Chris Field (founder of Mercy Project) and Mrs. Lisa Fangman (Regional Advisory Board for the Make a Wish Foundation).
Workshops will focus on how nonprofits can improve the way they are engaging with the millennial generation, professionalism in the nonprofit world, and how best to market your nonprofit and improve your social media reach. Lunch is included.
Click here to register! Visit
180dc.org/branch/tamu for more information.
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College Station Easter Celebration - George Bush Presidential Library & Museum
Date: Saturday, April 8, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Place: George Bush Presidential Library & Museum
1000 George Bush Drive W
College Station, TX 77845
The College Station Easter Celebration will be held April 8, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Activities will include games, face painting, an Easter egg hunt (starting promptly at 10:00), egg roll, egg toss, complimentary refreshments and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Specially designed wooden White House-style Easter Eggs are given to the children. Local merchants contribute prizes to give away, and a boy's and a girl's bicycle and helmet will be awarded in each of the three age categories: 3 and under, 4-5 and 6-7. Parents must register their children and be present at the stage to win.
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Do you have a job opportunity with your agency? We want to list it! Please send submissions to [email protected]. Include a brief description of the position and further instructions for those interested in applying or getting more information about the opportunity.
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Summer & Fall 2017 Internships - United Way of the Brazos Valley
Summer & Fall 2017 Internship Applications are now OPEN! Get your application in today! Internship positions include: Communications, Community Impact, Over the Edge, Resource Development, and Volunteer & Health Outreach. Applications are available online at
http://www.uwbv.org/career-and-internships. Apply today!
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Program Director (Full Time) - Voices for Children, Inc., CASA of Brazos Valley
Voices For Children, Inc., CASA of Brazos Valley is currently taking applications for a full-time position of Program Director. Degree in human services or related field. Master's Degree preferred. Experience in supervision, preferably with volunteers. Experience in providing casework or related services. The Program Director will:
- Oversee the direct service program implementation of the CASA Program, including the initial and ongoing training and supervision of CASA volunteers for children who are currently in the foster care system in Brazos, Burleson, and Grimes counties. Remain knowledgeable about the resources in the community available to children and families, as well as work with agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for the youth we are assigned to.
- Provide direct supervision of 4-6 direct service staff.
- Be an ambassador for the agency in helping to recruit workshop speakers, volunteers, and supporters for the achievement of the agency's mission.
Download a copy of our employment application at
vfcbrazos.org. Send resume and completed application to [email protected], fax to 979-822-9777, or mail to 115 N. Main, Bryan TX 77803.
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Customer Service (Part Time) - Aggieland Humane Society
Helps the public and other agencies with all transactions using a friendly, educated approach to impounds, strays, owner surrenders, lost and found, rabies control, city ordinances, state laws, general information requests, adoptions, etc. For more information and to apply, visit www.aggielandhumane.org.
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Health Sciences Career Fair - Sam Houston State University Career Services
Come prepared to meet with companies that are looking to hire students that have degrees in College of Sciences, Computer Science (and other Technology related degrees), and Mathematics. Dress professionally and bring your resume.
For more information call
936-294-1713
- Mens Professional Dress Includes: dress pants or slacks, NO JEANS, button down shirt and tie with suit jacket
- Womens Professional Dress Includes: dress pants or slacks, NO JEANS, knee length or longer skirt, button down shirt or nice shirt with suit jacket over it
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Place: Sam Houston State University
Loman Student Center Ballroom
1905 University Avenue
Huntsville, TX 77833
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Program Manager (Part Time) - The Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network (BIIN)
BIIN is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt status non-profit whose mission is to promote the human dignity and well-being of all immigrants in our community and to advocate for and facilitate better access to legal, educational and social services. BIIN provides such services as information and referral; liaisons with schools, social service agencies, local government and other entities; assistance with wage recovery and other work-related issues; as well as translation and interpretation.
BIIN is looking for a part-time (20-30 hrs/week) Program Manager, responsible for case coordination and administrative support for the Board of Directors, committees and programs.
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Office Manager (Full Time) - Twin City Mission
General Description:
Provides direct assistance to the staff of TCMYFS and Program Director. Performs office management and coordination of information. Maintains online data entry through approved techniques to meet STAR contractual requirements.
Education/Other Requirements:
minimum High School diploma plus three years experience in a professional office setting. Prefer ability to type 50 wpm and proficiently work in MS Word and Excel spreadsheet format. Ability to present a professional and polite disposition in the work environment. Must be insurable under agency insurance policies and pass a background check.
Compensation:
negotiable plus fringe; occupational and liability insurance; social security and retirement plan when eligible.
Hours:
Full-time position; 40 hours/week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Monday-Friday; evenings and weekends as needed or requested.
FLSA:
Non-exempt. TCM is an E.O.E.
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Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans have food allergies. This affects 1 in every 13 children under 18 years of age in the US. That's roughly 2 students per classroom!
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April 2 - Children's Book Day
April 3 - World Party Day
April 4 -
School Librarian Day
April 5 - National Dandelion Day
April 6 - Sorry Charlie Day
April 7 -
Walk to Work Day
April 8-
Draw a Picture of a Bird Day
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Homeless Hygiene Drive
Grind4God Ministries is having a Homeless Hygiene Drive! Most needed items include deodorant, tooth paste, shampoo, conditioner, baby wipes, diapers, lotion, tissue rolls, bar soap, razors, socks, and bottled water. They are also accepting restaurant gift cards. The drop off location is located at Grind4God Ministries at 307 South Main Street, Suite 108, Bryan, TX 77803. For more information call
979-703-2975.
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Clothing and Diapers Needed
SingleMoms Created4Change assists single mothers and married mothers who are parenting by themselves. They are always in need of and accept all brands and sizes of diapers. Other items such as clothing are accepted on an as-needed basis. For more information, please call Raquel at (979) 575-1034.
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